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Земеделие 5 June 2026

The picker's commission amounts to 70% of the purchase price per kilo of fruit

The shortage of workers, high labor costs, and questionable imports threaten Bulgarian farmers with crises. The labor shortage is becoming one of the most serious problems facing fruit and vegetable producers.

Новини 2 June 2026

The Dutch government will take tougher action against employers who underpay migrant workers

The Dutch government will take tougher action against employers who pay migrant workers too little

Agriculture 31 May 2026

Vineyard Season 2026: What Workers Need to Know Before Applying

Everything a prospective vineyard worker needs to know before applying — from pay rates and contracts to the best regions in France, Germany and Italy and what to expect on arrival.

Agriculture 29 May 2026

Eastern European seasonal workers in Western Europe: the unsung backbone of European agriculture

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The picker's commission amounts to 70% of the purchase price per kilo of fruit

The Dutch government will take tougher action against employers who underpay migrant workers

Vineyard Season 2026: What Workers Need to Know Before Applying

Eastern European seasonal workers in Western Europe: the unsung backbone of European agriculture

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